Wine PES Cartridge Filters0 pages

VPS Cartridge Filters
Dual Layered Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane

Applications
Wine

Soft Drinks

Beer

Aseptic Packaged Liquids

Juices

Process Water

Integrity Testing
Per 10-inch length, water-wetted membrane

0.22 μm

Construction Materials
Filtration Media

Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane

Prefiltration Media

Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane

Media Support

Polypropylene

End Caps

Polypropylene

Center Core

Polypropylene

Outer Support Cage

Polypropylene

Sealing Method

Thermal Bonding

O-rings

Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone,
FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)

Total Performance

Critical Process Filtration, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer
of filtration products to industries in which filtration is considered
a critical part of the manufacturing process. We supply a complete
line of products and services to help you cost effectively satisfy all
your filtration requirements from a single source.

< 30 cc/min at 35 psig (2.4 barg)

0.45 μm
Wine and beverage grade PS filter cartridges are designed to
comply with all FDA requirements and EC directives for food and
beverage manufacturing and food contact. Polyethersulfone is
low protein binding and a good choice for fermented beverage
filtrations. The unique dual membrane design retains organic and
other contaminants while allowing valuable flavor components
through the filter. VPS  Filter Cartridges are flushed with high
purity water to remove manufacturing debris and extractables
that may affect the taste of the product. VPS filters are configured
to increase the surface area, give maximum throughput and
handle cleaning and sanitization protocols well. Each module
is tested to ensure integrity and will remove all particulate and
organic materials at the rated pore size.

Air Diffusion Rate

< 30 cc/min at 20 psig (1.4 barg)

0.65 μm

< 30 cc/min at 15 psig (1.0 barg)

0.80 μm

< 30 cc/min at 12 psig (0.8 barg)

1.0 μm

< 30 cc/min at 8 psig (552 mbarg)

1.2 μm

< 30cc/min at 7 psig (483 mbarg)

Dimensions
Length

5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal

Outside Diameter

2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal

Filtration Area

6.9 ft2 (0.64 m2) per 10 in. length

Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure

50 psid (3.4 bard) 20 °C (68 °F)

•t Forward
•t Reverse

40 psid (2.7 bard) 20 °C (68 °F)

Maximum Operating
Temperature

82 °C (180 °F) at 10 psid (0.69 bard)
in water

Recommended
Changeout Pressure

35 psid (2.4 bard)

Sanitization/Sterilization
Filtered Hot Water

90 °C (194 °F), 30 minutes, multiple
cycles, max 3 psid forward flow

Autoclave

121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles

In-line Steam

135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles

For all elevated temperature procedures above, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Chemical Sanitization
Performed using industry standard concentrations of hydrogen
peroxide, paracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite and other
selected chemicals.

Wine and Beverage Grade

Pore Size